Diff and Transmission

Sham001 · 01-25-2017, 04:19 PM

Greetings,

As like with Many others out here on the forum, the diff on my car was making rubbing noises since past 2-3 months, also the transmission wasn't feeling smooth enough and was making annoying "click" sounds after 20+ miles of continuous driving, I took my car to the dealer but they are saying that they don't see any issue with the car at all after keeping the car for 3 days straight, should I visit a different dealer at this point or call GM?
appreciate your input....

Thanks....

Driski · 01-25-2017, 04:27 PM

I would do both. You should not worry about the diff noise. I waited until the fall (almost 10,000 miles) before bringing mine in for repair/replacement. I also had to go to an alternative dealer to get my job done. As far as the transmission, I have no experience. Good luck, be persistent

twr0912 · 01-25-2017, 04:55 PM

Mine got progressively worse. After the flush and anti friction additive it still persisted. Dealership replaced the differential. Got the car back yesterday and no noise at this point

Whis · 01-25-2017, 05:15 PM

Im switching dealerships as well. Chiming in again to say I would have never bought this car if I knew how awful dealerships were to work with.

DDP98 · 01-25-2017, 05:55 PM

Potential first time GM owner. Are you guys saying all Chevy dealerships are bad? From what I have been reading I'm starting to get nervous about their service departments.

Whis · 01-25-2017, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDP98

Potential first time GM owner. Are you guys saying all Chevy dealerships are bad? From what I have been reading I'm starting to get nervous about their service departments.

Most in my area are terrible. I am trying a third one (that doesn't do loaners and was perplexed at the concept, or even providing a rental) and am not optimistic. I would tell you... I guess... that it probably isn't just GM.

I would avoid the car myself, if I were you. If you must have it, I would wait until this is sorted out before the build of your car

DDP98 · 01-25-2017, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whis

Most in my area are terrible. I am trying a third one (that doesn't do loaners and was perplexed at the concept, or even providing a rental) and am not optimistic. I would tell you... I guess... that it probably isn't just GM.

I would avoid the car myself, if I were you. If you must have it, I would wait until this is sorted out before the build of your car

That's crazy. Thanks for the advice and sorry you're having a bad experience. I definitely don't want to go through the same.

10redrocket · 01-25-2017, 06:16 PM

The service dept At my dealer is great. They are modification friendly, do loaners, rentals and will even pick me up at my house. I get lifetime free insp and 3 oil changes.

Sales is even better.

I think it has a lot to do with the size of the dealer. Seems like the larger more volume dealers are better.

Whis · 01-26-2017, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10redrocket

The service dept At my dealer is great. They are modification friendly, do loaners, rentals and will even pick me up at my house. I get lifetime free insp and 3 oil changes.

Sales is even better.

I think it has a lot to do with the size of the dealer. Seems like the larger more volume dealers are better.

Yeah it all sounds very luck based :(

craigss50 · 01-27-2017, 08:10 AM

I have used the same dealer for many years. When we moved 40 mins away I still drive down to that dealer because they fix an issue the first time and don't create new issues (screw up) when in for service. There is a dealer very close to our new location but I won't go there. They have always been fair and is also mod friendly. I have tried to buy a car from them on several occasions but they will not make a good deal. So service yes sales no. The dealers name is Wallace Chevrolet. Wallace has several dealerships and we take our MKX to the Lincoln dealership for service as well.

Sham001 · 01-27-2017, 02:09 PM

Had to test drive along with the technician to make them agree of the diff noise today, they asked me to come back next week as the technician who is suppose to look into the issue wasn't in (at least thats what they claimed)...Now the technician who test drove with me does not think that the noise is coming from the differential, he is saying that its some sort of vibration (Which I don't to agree) that they need to look into....
The Worst part is the dealership has driven my car 15 miles in total....to me that is way too much to test a car for Diff/transmission issues...any thoughts?

Thanks....

meyouand987.2 · 01-27-2017, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Potential first time GM owner. Are you guys saying all Chevy dealerships are bad? From what I have been reading I'm starting to get nervous about their service departments.

Gilroy is acceptable....ALL others here->RUN!

Deakins · 01-28-2017, 10:35 AM

When the tech takes a vehicle out to test they often times will need to get the system in question up to operating temperature. In the case of a transmission or differential that will take some miles for sure. 15 miles is appropriate imho.

01-25-2017, 04:19 PM	#1
Sham001 PushRodLT1 Drives: M1SS1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 185	Diff and Transmission Greetings, As like with Many others out here on the forum, the diff on my car was making rubbing noises since past 2-3 months, also the transmission wasn't feeling smooth enough and was making annoying "click" sounds after 20+ miles of continuous driving, I took my car to the dealer but they are saying that they don't see any issue with the car at all after keeping the car for 3 days straight, should I visit a different dealer at this point or call GM? appreciate your input.... Thanks.... __________________ 2SS Black, M6, NPP, MRC Mods: Borla ATAK Axleback w/NPP, Roto-Fab CAI, RPI Designs Splitter, ACS Spoiler, Michelin PS4S Tires.

01-25-2017, 04:27 PM	#2
Driski Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 756	I would do both. You should not worry about the diff noise. I waited until the fall (almost 10,000 miles) before bringing mine in for repair/replacement. I also had to go to an alternative dealer to get my job done. As far as the transmission, I have no experience. Good luck, be persistent __________________ 2SS Convertible, MRC, NPP, A8, Garnet Red, Blk Bowties GM CAI, Ported TB, Kooks Headers, E85

01-25-2017, 04:55 PM	#3
twr0912 Drives: 2016 Mosaic Black 2ss Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: De Leon, Texas Posts: 194	Mine got progressively worse. After the flush and anti friction additive it still persisted. Dealership replaced the differential. Got the car back yesterday and no noise at this point __________________ 1G1FG1R74G0145282Mosaic Black, 2SS, Bright Silver Split Spoke, NPP, 6sp, Sunroof, Nav, Adrenaline Red Interior

01-25-2017, 05:55 PM	#5
DDP98 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: California Posts: 76	Potential first time GM owner. Are you guys saying all Chevy dealerships are bad? From what I have been reading I'm starting to get nervous about their service departments. __________________ 12/06/2016 - 1100 12/26/2016 - 2000 12/27/2016 - 3000 01/16/2017 - TPW 1/18/2017 - 4200 1/302017 - Delivered

01-25-2017, 06:16 PM	#8
10redrocket Drives: 2SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irwin, PA Posts: 195	The service dept At my dealer is great. They are modification friendly, do loaners, rentals and will even pick me up at my house. I get lifetime free insp and 3 oil changes. Sales is even better. I think it has a lot to do with the size of the dealer. Seems like the larger more volume dealers are better. __________________ RECEIVED 5/22/09 - 2SS, SIM with CGM stripes, Black Leather, Polished 20's, Sunroof, LS3. Past Rides: 69 Camaro RS Small Block 67 Chevelle SS Big Block 05 Cobalt SS Supercharged 07 Cobalt SS Supercharged 10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Soon: 18 Camaro 2SS 1LE

01-25-2017, 05:15 PM	#4
Whis Drives: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas, soon! Posts: 995	Im switching dealerships as well. Chiming in again to say I would have never bought this car if I knew how awful dealerships were to work with.

01-27-2017, 08:10 AM	#10
craigss50 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 966	I have used the same dealer for many years. When we moved 40 mins away I still drive down to that dealer because they fix an issue the first time and don't create new issues (screw up) when in for service. There is a dealer very close to our new location but I won't go there. They have always been fair and is also mod friendly. I have tried to buy a car from them on several occasions but they will not make a good deal. So service yes sales no. The dealers name is Wallace Chevrolet. Wallace has several dealerships and we take our MKX to the Lincoln dealership for service as well.

01-27-2017, 02:09 PM	#11
Sham001 PushRodLT1 Drives: M1SS1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 185	Had to test drive along with the technician to make them agree of the diff noise today, they asked me to come back next week as the technician who is suppose to look into the issue wasn't in (at least thats what they claimed)...Now the technician who test drove with me does not think that the noise is coming from the differential, he is saying that its some sort of vibration (Which I don't to agree) that they need to look into.... The Worst part is the dealership has driven my car 15 miles in total....to me that is way too much to test a car for Diff/transmission issues...any thoughts? Thanks.... __________________ 2SS Black, M6, NPP, MRC Mods: Borla ATAK Axleback w/NPP, Roto-Fab CAI, RPI Designs Splitter, ACS Spoiler, Michelin PS4S Tires.

01-28-2017, 10:35 AM	#13
Deakins Drives: 2017 2ss, m6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 231	When the tech takes a vehicle out to test they often times will need to get the system in question up to operating temperature. In the case of a transmission or differential that will take some miles for sure. 15 miles is appropriate imho.

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